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Renovating or planning to? Love looking at great house ‘before and afters’? Our Reno Addict section has the latest expert advice and inspiration for Australian renovators.
By Bradley Beer While property investing is one of Australia’s favourite pastimes, it doesn’t mean it’s always an easy ride. There are ups and down and certainly rewards to reap, but you do have to put in some groundwork and planning to become a successful investor. While this can seem overwhelming at times – especially for first time …
It’s hard to believe that this Sydney home was built in 2012. Designed in Federation style, the Balgowlah family residence has very high ceilings, decorative cornices, ceiling roses and stained-glass windows with the benefit of modern, open-plan living too. “The home has a contemporary, open-plan living space so is very much built for today. …
Located in Mooloolaba, in the heart of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this average suburban home got a serious makeover recently by the team at Black and White Projects, making it fit for sale. “The home is located minutes from the beach and situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. The house was a long term rental in need of a renovation and we …
This recently refurbished, warm and welcoming three storey London townhouse has made Jen a little homesick and, with its gorgeous period details, I can totally see why. Located in the well-heeled North London suburb of Highgate, the renovation combines a calming colour palette, plenty of natural light and a gorgeous indoor/outdoor area that puts …
Spring is certainly the season to renovate and shows like The Block are inspiring many of us to change things up in our own homes. Even though there are lots of DIYs you can easily do yourself, there are certain things you should leave to the professionals to avoid a reno disaster. We spoke to real life tradies Mark Menegatti and Adrian …
Australians remain enthusiastic renovators if the results from the 2018 Houzz & Home Australia Study are anything to go by. The survey of more than 7,200 people revealed that more than half of homeowners on Houzz Australia are planning to renovate (57 per cent) at a median spend of $25,000 per room and that the kitchen is the most popular room …
Lauded for their fabulous renovation projects, Three Birds Renovations recently undertook their biggest project yet – the home of the company’s creative director Bonnie Hindmarsh. Located on five acres in Sydney’s Hills District, the sprawling self-described ‘modern coastal barn’ is home to her family of six and brings the designer’s love of …
With the average bathroom renovation costing anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000, it’s not a task to be taken lightly, which is why we looked to Wesley Sinclair from Highgrove Bathrooms recently for his best bathroom budgeting advice. “Before the renovating even takes place, it’s important to make a plan and set a budget. The costs of fixtures, tiling, …
Completed over a three and a half month period, this three bedroom, one bathroom brick home in Brisbane was overhauled recently by graphic designer and event organiser Lisa Ma and her carpenter partner Paul Harrison who caught the renovating bug after completing a major transformation on their own home. “We lived through our home …
Did you watch the the buyer's advocates tour The Block earlier this week? Here one of them, Greville Pabst, shares his top tips for renovating for your demographic. When renovating, one of the most challenging things is to ensure you appeal to your most important audience – the future buyer. This Block season, we’ve seen some of the …
